January 17, 2014 - In This Issue:
Upcoming Events
and Programs
March 9 - John Oates in concert
March 15 - Wildflower Walk
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ANNOUNCING DESERT NIGHT LIFE
Evening to Feature Music, Family Activities
Experience the desert at night in the
Spring! Desert Night Life brings an evening full of family fun to the Museum this March 8, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Explore the sky with telescopes and astronomy activities, create a fun art project, learn about nocturnal animals, and hear some great stories! Want to make it a musical evening? Then don't miss Jessi Colter in concert at 6:30 pm. This one-show-only engagement is sure to sell out, so buy your tickets today!
SPEND VALENTINE'S DAY AT
THE MUSEUM

Members' Valentine's Dinner Returns! 

Love is in the air at the Museum! Celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart at the annual Members' Valentine's Day Dinner. Enjoy a delectable three course meal, with wine, in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum. This special evening is just for members, but you still have time to join before the event. Tickets are available starting January 31 by calling 883-1380 x375.  Postcards with menu information will be arriving soon - check your mailboxes!

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE HUMMINGBIRD AVIARY
Little Birds, Lots of Care!

The hummingbirds may be some of the smallest animals at the Museum, but they require  a great deal of care. All of the aviary feeders need to be re-filled and cleaned twice daily to ensure that the birds have the freshest food possible. Talk about a lot of dishes! To help with the task, keepers have a dedicated dishwasher filled to the brim with the small feeders. Gram for gram, taking care of the hummingbirds is one of the most costly exhibits at the Museum!  For more behind-the-scenes stories, make sure to follow along on Facebook!

DON'T MISS MINERAL MADNESS!

Don't forget - Mineral Madness is this weekend! Bring the whole family to the Museum to experience the magic of minerals! The mineral sale runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, and the family activities from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. Find out more online